How To Make Breeding Box for Guppy
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Breeder Box are breeding box that hangs on the outside of your aquarium. It provides a safe and secure nursery for live-bearer fish and is designed for breeding, isolating or acclimatizing fish or shrimp. Because it attaches to the exterior of the tank, you can easily view and monitor your fish, and maintenance is easy. No additional heaters or filters are required. Using an air pump will circulate warm, oxygenated water from the main aquarium through the breeding box.
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Creating a DIY breeding box for guppies using a plastic bottle is a cost-effective and efficient way to protect and raise guppy fry. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make one:

**Materials Needed:**
1. Plastic bottle (a clear one is preferred, but any transparent bottle will work)
2. Sharp scissors or a craft knife
3. Fine mesh or netting
4. Rubber band or zip ties
5. Airline tubing (optional)
6. Suction cups (optional)

**Steps:**

1. **Prepare the Bottle:**
- Wash and clean the plastic bottle thoroughly to remove any residue or contaminants.
- Remove the bottle cap and cut the bottle into two pieces: the upper part (bottle neck) and the lower part (the main body). The size of the upper part will depend on your aquarium's water depth.

2. **Cut an Opening:**
- Cut a small rectangular opening in the upper part of the bottle (the neck) near the top. This opening should be large enough for the adult female guppy to enter but small enough to prevent her from eating the fry.

3. **Attach the Mesh:**
- Cut a piece of fine mesh or netting larger than the bottle neck's opening.
- Secure the mesh over the opening using a rubber band or zip ties, creating a barrier for the fry to stay safe. Make sure it is firmly in place.

4. **Prepare the Main Body:**
- You can either leave the lower part of the bottle open or seal it shut with a waterproof adhesive (like aquarium silicone). If left open, you can use this part to siphon water for water changes or attach an airline tube for controlled water flow.

5. **Assemble the Breeding Box:**
- Place the upper part of the bottle (with the mesh) into the lower part. Make sure it fits snugly but can be easily removed for maintenance or when the fry need to be transferred.

6. **Secure in the Aquarium:**
- You can attach the breeding box to the side of the aquarium using suction cups if you have them. This will keep it stable and prevent it from floating or sinking.

7. **Introduce the Pregnant Female:**
- When a female guppy is close to giving birth, gently place her in the upper part of the breeding box. She will give birth to her fry inside the box.

8. **Feeding and Maintenance:**
- Feed the fry with powdered or crushed flake food, liquid fry food, or baby brine shrimp.
- Regularly clean the breeding box and maintain water quality to ensure the health of the fry.

9. **Fry Transfer:**
- Once the fry are big enough to avoid being eaten by the adult guppies, you can transfer them to the main aquarium.

This DIY guppy breeding box made from a plastic bottle is an inexpensive way to protect and raise the fry in your community tank, ensuring their survival and reducing the risk of predation by other fish.
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